What's wrong with our youth? Is it a psychosocial disorder? Is it the parents?

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by Educatingblue

It seems like children are no longer afraid of their parents anymore. My brother and I hated to see our parents upset with us. I guess a lot of it was psychological because we never wanted to feel like we disappointed them.

Of course they're not afraid. They know the law on child abuse, and they take advantage of it. Kids don't even watch cartoons anymore. Their idea of a Saturday morning is surfing the internet. When I was a kid I looked foward to Saturday mornings and donuts while watching the Smurfs.

Parents now are afraid of disappointing their kids.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

Kids don't even watch cartoons anymore. Their idea of a Saturday morning is surfing the internet. When I was a kid I looked foward to Saturday mornings and donuts while watching the Smurfs.

That's because there are about 80 ookabillion stations that have cartoons on 24/7, who cares about the 4 networks showing whatever? Kids have so much these days and don't realize it. Don't get me started on how food packaging is being changed to appeal to kids (and I don't just mean Frosted Flakes either, I mean main dishes) to the point that you feel dumb if you're a grownup buying it.

There was a poster on here one time saying that our society doesn't do enough to cater to children - I honestly wonder what the hell America she was living in, because my experience is the opposite.

And that's another part of the problem.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by 33girl

That's because there are about 80 ookabillion stations that have cartoons on 24/7, who cares about the 4 networks showing whatever? Kids have so much these days and don't realize it. Don't get me started on how food packaging is being changed to appeal to kids (and I don't just mean Frosted Flakes either, I mean main dishes) to the point that you feel dumb if you're a grownup buying it.

There was a poster on here one time saying that our society doesn't do enough to cater to children - I honestly wonder what the hell America she was living in, because my experience is the opposite.

And that's another part of the problem.

Yeah, but now there's "Adult Swim." See what I mean?

[33girl]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

Yeah, but now there's "Adult Swim." See what I mean?

No, I don't. Cartoons geared to adults have been around for years (the Flintstones was originally shown in prime time and for adults).

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by moe.ron

It's because they didn't get to watch GI Joe.

and knowing is 1/2 the battle

Originally Posted by 33girl

No, I don't. Cartoons geared to adults have been around for years (the Flintstones was originally shown in prime time and for adults).

and that in itself is the problem..people think that just because it's animated, it's for kids...

did anyone ever really pay attention to the underlying message in the South Park movie?

[33girl]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

and knowing is 1/2 the battle



and that in itself is the problem..people think that just because it's animated, it's for kids...

did anyone ever really pay attention to the underlying message in the South Park movie?

This is getting off onto the wrong tangent.

I guess I should have said there is more children's PROGRAMMING in general, animated and live action. They don't have to wait for the 2 hours a day of Sesame St - Mr Rogers - Electric Company and cartoons from 8-noon on Saturday only. There is kid-friendly entertainment for all ages readily available all the time.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

did anyone ever really pay attention to the underlying message in the South Park movie?

Of course!!! Blame Canada!!! South Park isn't for kids. LOL.

Oh yeah...my answer to this thread is still Greek Chat.

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

Of course!!! Blame Canada!!! South Park isn't for kids. LOL.

Oh yeah...my answer to this thread is still Greek Chat.

and you are a corrupting factor...LOL !!


(I ain't gonna lie...I AM a bad influence...heheheheh)

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by 33girl

No, I don't. Cartoons geared to adults have been around for years (the Flintstones was originally shown in prime time and for adults).

And the Simpsons and Family Guy aren't children's cartoons, either. Plus, anyone remember the GREAT cartoon movie Heavy Metal?


Not to mention many of the images in the children's cartoons that WERE geared toward children back then and now. There aren't just ponies in pastures.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by 33girl

No, I don't. Cartoons geared to adults have been around for years (the Flintstones was originally shown in prime time and for adults).

I never heard of the Flinstones using language that kids shouldn't hear, or showing blood, sex and gore. Do you even know what "Adult Swim" is? Seriously.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

I never heard of the Flinstones using language that kids shouldn't hear, or showing blood, sex and gore. Do you even know what "Adult Swim" is? Seriously.

Yes Mensa, I know what adult swim is. And you obviously never saw when the Flintstones were sponsored by Winston cigarettes. The prime time live action shows in the 60s also never had cursing, or showed naked butts, or had nearly as much violence. So there are cartoons geared to adults? So what?

Your saying "now there's Adult Swim" had absolutely ZERO to do with my comment that the amount of TV programming for children has increased hundredfold. It would have made as much (or as little) sense if you would have said "now there's NYPD Blue."

[lillady85]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Yes Mensa, I know what adult swim is. And you obviously never saw when the Flintstones were sponsored by Winston cigarettes.

Hahaha... you called her mensa.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Yes Mensa, I know what adult swim is. And you obviously never saw when the Flintstones were sponsored by Winston cigarettes. The prime time live action shows in the 60s also never had cursing, or showed naked butts, or had nearly as much violence. So there are cartoons geared to adults? So what?

Your saying "now there's Adult Swim" had absolutely ZERO to do with my comment that the amount of TV programming for children has increased hundredfold. It would have made as much (or as little) sense if you would have said "now there's NYPD Blue."

Oh dear God, have a cow already! So I misunderstood you. I was responding to the post about how kids have a ton of things to watch on tv now. That's why I mentioned "Adult Swim".

[epchick]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

I never heard of the Flinstones using language that kids shouldn't hear, or showing blood, sex and gore. Do you even know what "Adult Swim" is? Seriously.

Really, you are COMPLETELY missing 33's point.